Writing
Articles
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Reclaim the Ruins!
I love reading biographies of leaders. It inspires me to learn how they took discouraged, defeated groups of people and helped them experience victory. Some of the best leadership stories are in the Bible. People used to ask my dad if there were any leadership…
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Building on the Legacy of ‘Experiencing God’
Long before my dad wrote Experiencing God, he was living it. My family would sit around the dinner table and listen to stories of how God had miraculously given us exactly what we needed. For us, God wasn’t simply a doctrine; he was a Person…
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Watch Your Heart!
As I get older, I spend increasing amounts of time trying to remember everything I want to tell my doctor during my next appointment. I see my primary care physician every six months for a major physical and a follow up. I had my follow…
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Ordinary Isn’t in God’s Tool Belt!
When Experiencing God was published in 1990, no one anticipated the massive impact it would have. Ordinary people began seeing God work through their lives in extraordinary ways. God used unassuming churches mightily. People started new ministries and joined God’s activity in the most unusual…
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The Peril of Faulty Expectations
In your Christian life, you will encounter many potential pitfalls. If you’re not diligently watching for them, they can quickly knock you off your feet. One of the hazards I have become increasingly aware of is the peril of faulty expectations, which is when we…
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Growing Through the Pain
I suffered from severe growing pains as a child. My legs would become so sore at night I could hardly stand it. I’d tell my mom that my legs were killing me, and she’d reply that my leg pain was a good thing. It meant…
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My Pleasure!
I live in Chick-fil-A country. I’m a member of the church Truett Cathy attended. Bubba Cathy still does. At church recently, Bubba Cathy was holding a door open for people, and I thanked him as I passed. “My pleasure,” he replied without missing a beat.…
Book Reviews
Richard’s Books
Richard has written or co-authored thirty-five books and also co-authored many books with his father, Henry, including Experiencing God and many more.